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ArticleDrug delivery and translational research2019

Rapid reconstitution packages (RRPs) for stable storage and delivery of glucagon.

Sebastian D'hers, Agustín N Abad Vazquez, Pablo Gurman, Noel M Elman

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Article in Drug delivery and translational research, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors.

Sebastian D'hersDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA), Ave. Madero 399, A-1-2, CP 1106, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Agustín N Abad VazquezGearJump Technologies, LLC, PO Box 1600, Brookline, MA, 02446, USA.
Pablo GurmanGearJump Technologies, LLC, PO Box 1600, Brookline, MA, 02446, USA.
Noel M ElmanGearJump Technologies, LLC, PO Box 1600, Brookline, MA, 02446, USA. noel@gearjumptech.com.

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Abstract

Current emergency injectors of glucagon require manual reconstitution, which involves several steps that may lead to dosage errors. Rapid reconstitution packages (RRPs) are new devices, designed using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to optimize fluid mixing, integrating physical properties of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients and diluents. RRPs improve drug stability for long-term storage and ease of delivery. Device prototypes were manufactured using advanced stereolithography apparatus (SLA) 3D printing technology. Reconstitution of glucagon with RRPs was evaluated by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and optical spectroscopy methods. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays were performed to test in vitro activity. Experimental results showed that RRPs effectively reconstituted glucagon even after exposure to 60 °C for a 24-h period. RRPs exhibited improved performance at maintaining drug stability compared to lyophilized glucagon stored in a standard glass vial under the same temperature conditions. RRPs represent a portable platform for rapid reconstitution of lyophilized drugs, compatible with standard syringes available in any clinical setting. The RRP provides an alternative to manual reconstitution process, especially designed for medical emergencies.

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Drug Delivery SystemsDrug PackagingDrug StabilityDrug StorageEquipment DesignFreeze DryingGlucagonPrinting, Three-DimensionalGlucagonAmbulatory settingsComputational fluid dynamics (CFD)DiabetesDrug deliveryEmergency medicineGlucagonHypoglycemiaMicrofluidicsReconstitutionStability

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